1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 365 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1000 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
